Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 9.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 68% (121.2 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $68,724 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Pittsburgh | Phoenix vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 94.7 | +9.1% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 100.7 | -5.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 72.0 | +68.4% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 107.7 | -13.3% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 97.7 | +6.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 92.4 | +14.4% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Pittsburgh | $45,816 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Pittsburgh | $91,632 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Pittsburgh | $137,449 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.